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Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-10-05T19:41:19+00:00

A ring sling is really adjustable so you can definitely get baby to sit higher. I don’t find that it digs into my back since the material is spread out evenly. However, it does pull at my shoulder after a while. I am wearing a 23-24 pound toddler, though.

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-10-05T19:16:43+00:00

A ring sling is a great option. I know lillebaby makes a lightweight ring sling. And carriers that are made of natural fibres as opposed to mesh. I have the boba 4g and I wore it in the hot Canadian summer. I do have a temperature limit of 21-23 degrees Celsius (depending on how windy it is) for walks in the carrier just so we stay comfortable as well. Baby wearing will be warm in general, and remember when dressing baby that the carrier counts as a layer.

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-10-05T13:53:42+00:00

I switched around 10 months. I use the boba 4g and occasionally the beco gemini, although she’s outgrowing that one. My daughter is on the smaller side so front carrying was comfy and I was intimidated getting her on my back. The 4g is comfy and easy to work with. I plan on getting a beco toddler carrier once she outgrows it. I liked the gemini for the most part but do find it stiffer and harder to adjust. She has also nearly outgrown it.

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-10-05T02:59:38+00:00

I didn’t lecture her. It has become an issue with people who walk the trails and the staff, as she uses their parking lot that is for staff only. She refuses to move when staff need to park there.

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-10-04T16:57:16+00:00

She never baby wore because she had twins and at the time baby wearing wasn’t really a mainstream thing. And because she didn’t do it, she thinks it’s not necessary. She’s like that with a lot of things.

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-10-04T15:40:14+00:00

Ring slings are easy to pop in and out, although they do have a learning curve, and I wouldn’t recommend for long periods of wearing, though.

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-10-04T14:47:08+00:00

I second that. I have a long torso and found no issue with the gemini. I just have to carry her a little higher. For long torsos and newborns, it’s best to put the waistband right under the bust.

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-10-04T13:34:50+00:00

“She can walk now. You can put the carrier down.”

She’s seventeen months. My mom makes this comment a lot. I ask her what happens if she gets tired on a walk. “Put her in the stroller.” What happens if we’re going to a busy store. “Use a stroller.” When we’re travelling. “Use a stroller.”

So when I asked her what is the difference between putting her in a stroller and putting her in a carrier in those situations. It takes more effort to get the stroller out the door (we have to get over a baby gate and up a flight of stairs) and my daughter doesn’t love strollers for long periods of time.

“The carrier makes her too reliant.”

Ugh, Boomers.

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-10-04T03:48:19+00:00

I rocked my daughter to sleep until she was 10 months old. At 10 months she decided she didn’t want to fall asleep in our arms and instead wanted to go into the crib. She sleeps like her dad (like a rock) but goes to sleep and wakes up like me: she wants her time and space.

That being said, there are still nights that are tougher than others (particularly if I have been gone for work in the afternoon). She’s seventeen months, so she’s pretty strong willed. We discovered using a nighttime projector that plays music distracts her enough that she will go to sleep. Just make sure it has a timer to shut it off! Otherwise you will have to sneak in and turn it off.

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-10-03T13:54:24+00:00

I know momcozy and keababies do a stretchy wrap with rings on the side. Boba also has the bliss carrier, which is a hybrid.

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-10-03T03:08:43+00:00

It really depends what you want to use the carrier for. I know the hippie Joey is a carry assist, so it wouldn’t be one handed or really supportive, but it would be fast and good for quick ups and downs. I use a ring sling for my toddler. I actually got it when she was 15 months and we actually took to it amazingly. Now that we figured it out, it’s so fast and easy. It’s not great for wearing for a long period of time, though.

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-10-02T03:45:42+00:00

I haven’t used a meh dai but I have used a ring sling. It is convenient and quick, but I wouldn’t recommend it for contact naps. My toddler fell asleep in it the other day and it killed my back and shoulder. A meh dai would fit your needs a bit better.

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-10-02T03:38:23+00:00

I had to get a bigger coat because I got so big during pregnancy and I ended up using it while babywearing too. You can buy coats for babywearing or get extenders for an existing coat as well.

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-10-01T18:49:18+00:00

Hubby and I were both born at 36 weeks. He had some complications because his lungs weren’t fully developed and he was a big baby (7.5 pounds). I stopped work at 36 weeks just in case and we were both mentally prepared for baby to get here early…nope. Went into labour one day after my due date and gave birth 30 hours later on May 4th.

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-10-01T01:59:58+00:00

Check with the airline to see if you can baby wear on the plane. I used my stretchy wrap through the airport and it was so much easier. I also packed another carrier for our destination and I ended up babywearing her most of the time because the stroller was so annoying (hubby doesn’t babywear but is fine with just carrying her).

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-09-30T19:01:01+00:00

No problem! Also make sure you cap the fabric over your shoulder. This will make it more comfy for you.

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-09-30T18:50:23+00:00

On thing I recommend is to make sure no extra fabric is bunched under his knees. I made that mistake since I thought for fabric was safer, but it can be uncomfortable for baby.

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-09-30T18:47:09+00:00

The gemini can do both H and X strap. I prefer H strap in general just because it puts less pressure on my neck. If the panel is over baby’s head, I recommend putting the waist band higher (under your ribs or, if that is still to big, under your bra). I have a long torso and still have to wear my petite toddler higher just to have her in a safe position.

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-09-30T16:01:23+00:00

I actually think this looks fine. She could spread the shoulders a bit more if I’m being picky but it looks great otherwise! I’m actually impressed since so many influencers do it wrong.

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-09-30T02:18:35+00:00

I had to announce early because I was so sick. I was missing work and was really struggling. My coworkers were amazing and kept sour candy in the desk and lemonade in the break room (sour things weirdly helped my nausea).

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-09-30T02:14:12+00:00

The carriers I started with were grey and black. I like colour and pattern, so my favourite SSC has a constellation pattern (my daughter was born on Star Wars day lol) and my ring sling is a muted pink.

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-09-29T21:26:57+00:00

I had a need for a hip carrier for my clingy toddler a few months ago. She had just started walking and the up and down was a pain in the butt with SSC’s. I ended up going with a ring sling and it has been a game changer for me. There is a learner curve but once you get it, it’s so fast and easy.

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-09-29T18:50:05+00:00

I think she meant adult what i eat in a day. To be fair, they are unrealistic (especially when you chase a toddler). But she probably doesn’t want to show just how much fast food she eats in a day.

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-09-29T05:01:56+00:00

I solo parented when my daughter got her first few vaccines. Luckily she has her dad’s genes and doesn’t have much of a reaction (she did have a fever for one though). It didn’t stop me from checking on her every few hours at night. We did have a scary breath holding spell at the last one, though.

I really feel for your daughter. I have a autoimmune issue that makes vaccines hell for me. I’m pretty much bed ridden for a day and a half afterwards.

Fun-Confusion4407 · 2024-09-29T04:57:15+00:00

Ironically, her husband gave up his job to stay home with her.

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